This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born March 24, 1852, in Maumee City, OHDied September 3, 1923

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaReceived a recess appointment from Theodore Roosevelt on April 2, 1907, to a new seat authorized by 34 Stat. 1253; nominated to the same position by Theodore Roosevelt on December 3, 1907. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1907, and received commission on December 17, 1907. Service terminated on September 3, 1923, due to death.